bunker hill

bun·ker hill

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhng-ker hil]
- /ˈbʌŋ kər hɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhng-ker hil]
- /ˈbʌŋ kər hɪl/

Definitions of bunker hill words

noun bunker hill the first battle of the American Revolution, actually fought on Breed's Hill, next to Bunker Hill, near Boston, on June 17, 1775. Though defeated, the colonists proved that they could stand against British regular soldiers 3
noun bunker hill hill in Boston, Mass.: in a battle (1775) of the American Revolution, colonial forces besieging Boston were dislodged by British troops, but the victory failed to break the siege 3
noun bunker hill a hill in Charlestown, Mass.: the first major battle of the American Revolution, known as the Battle of Bunker Hill, was fought on adjoining Breed's Hill on June 17, 1775. 1

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bunker hill popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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